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Volusia’s ‘Guiding Lights’ through segregation B-CU Women’s Advisory Board honors pioneer Black teachers
Recognized as an unsung hero, Mary Fears (left) is presented a plaque for her teaching efforts during segregation by president of B-CU Women’s Advisory Board Betsey Hardeman.
BY JOY S. JONES SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
The Bethune-Cookman University Women’s Advisory Board paid tribute to 74 living Black educators last week at a fundraiser for its endowed scholarship fund. The event with the theme, “Honoring Our Unsung Heroes: The Black Teachers of Volusia County – Our Guiding Lights through Segregation,’’ was held Dec. 12 at BCU’s Michael & Libby Johnson Civic Engagement Center.
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“Black teachers imparted knowledge that imparted good citizenship and racial pride. Despite discrimination and neglect, Black teachers were on the front line of the civil rights movement in promoting education as a means of liberation,” said Daytona Beach Zone 6 City Commissioner Paula Reed at the event.
Many sacrifices Nearly 275 attendees gathered to pay tribute the 74 educators, 38 of whom were in attendance. All were men
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B-CU honors Troutmans as ‘Total B-CU Family’
and women who educated generations of students during segregation and “who built the foundation that helped our community safety navigate the turbulent times of integration,” said Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry. “We, in many of our endeavors, are the fulfillment of the towering sacrifices you have made on our behalf,” Henry said. “You opened minds and instilled old-school discipline. And Please see TEACHERS, Page 5
Protests at mall elicit positive police response BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
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The Troutman family of Daytona Beach was recognized at Bethune-Cookman’s Dec. 13 Fall Commencement as a “Total B-CU Family” with all graduating from the university. In the photo are Patricia (1972 graduate), Pa’tell (2012), Darnell (1971) and Ted (2014). At right is Dr. Edison Jackson, president of B-CU. FROM STAFF REPORTS
At Bethune-Cookman University’s Dec. 13 fall commencement, 213 students received degrees. Among those was Ted Troutman of Daytona Beach, who graduated with a degree in criminal justice. Ted followed in the footsteps of more than 40 relatives who have graduated from the university. Last Saturday, his immediate family was hon-
ored as a “Total B-CU Family.’’ Dad Darnell Troutman graduated in 1971 with a degree in business administration and mom, Patricia, earned an elementary education degree in 1972. Patell, a Wildcats football team quarterback from 1998-2000, graduated in 2012 with a criminal justice degree. Darnell and Patricia are life members of the BethuneCookman University Alum-
ni Association, season ticket holders, and enjoy tailgating at home games.
Legacy as Wildcats The Troutman family, descendants of the Lloyd family, longtime residents of Daytona Beach, hold fond memories of its association with the university. “The first known member of our association begins with the employment
of Eloise Troutman Thompson, who served as Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s secretary from 1950-1953, Darnell related. “There were innumerable memories, including skating and bike riding on the paved surfaces of the college because the college literally sat in our backyard.’’ Added Darnell, “We are humbled and honored to receive this prestigious award. Please see FAMILY, Page 2
Amid the massive outcry in recent weeks over the non-indictments in the cop killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, protests, vigils and die-ins have materialized across Central Florida, making a showing at the Volusia Mall on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach last week. Over a dozen participants, mostly teenagers, took part in an 11-minute die-in followed by a peaceful protest at the shopping center as others looked on. The participants lay down for the specified time to simulate being dead. The 11 minutes stood for the 11 times Eric Garner of New York shouted to officers “I can’t breathe,” before he suffocated. The group held signs that read: “Breathe Together, Choke the System,” “Black Lives Matter” and “I Can’t Breathe” among others. The two 17-year-old students who organized the event are Tatiana Sage Oatis, a senior at Calvary Christian Academy, and Katarina Figueroa, a senior at Spruce Creek High and dual enrolled at Daytona State College.
Proactive movement Oatis said she decided to organize the event because she has always been politically active from a young age. “I heard about Mike Brown and it really touched my heart. With racism I think it is systemPlease see PROTESTS, Page 2
Wildcats lose Jenkins to Alabama BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
Brian Jenkins was introduced as the new head coach of Alabama State University (ASU) on Wednesday afternoon during a press conference at the school’s Brian new stadium. Jenkins The 43-yearold said it was part of God’s plan
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for him. “When God speaks, you don’t question it,” Jenkins said at the press conference. “God didn’t tell Moses why,” Jenkins said. “He didn’t tell Noah why when he asked him to build the ark. He didn’t tell Jesus why when he was on the cross. Those guys ended up at his side, so I’m following God.” During this entire process the name Brian Jenkins continued to come out,” ASU Interim Athletic Director Melvin Hines said. “We spoke to a number of coaches out there and asked their opinions. (Jenkins) was the name that
kept coming up. He was our top target… not to mention his win over our Hornets in a MEAC/ SWAC challenge (against Bethune-Cookman). “The opportunity is now, the opportunity is here, it is time for us, not I to get it done. We have enough in place, there is some work that can still be done, but we can do it. I don’t want anyone to look at me as the answer,” Jenkins told the crowd of media and supporters. “Let’s get to work. This is an our program. My grandfather taught me a long time ago, what you put into us is
what you put out of it. “ASU is a phenomenal university. I think it’s a hidden gem,” he added. Jenkins says he will not go after the players he was previously recruiting for Bethune-Cookman University but says if they reach out to him, he is “obligated as a head coach” to pursue. “We will hit the road running,’’ he remarked.
Coaching record Jenkins served five seasons as head coach at Bethune-Cookman (2010-2014), winning more than 76 percent of their games (46-14), winning or tying for four Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) titles, earning three FCS
playoff berths and two HBCU national titles. B-CU won at least eight games each season, including a pair of 10-win seasons, and never finished below second place in the conference standings in posting a 34-6 record in MEAC contests, including a perfect 8-0 mark in 2012. The Wildcats also won 18 straight conference games between 2011-13, the second-longest streak in league history. A three-time conference coach of the year, Jenkins’ teams also defeated archrival Florida A&M four straight seasons (2011-2014) for the first time in school history. Jenkins’ success was not lim-
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Will Midtown parade march on? BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard was thinly lined with onlookers as floats, bands and nonprofits marched along the street for Saturday morning’s Light-Up Midtown Parade. The Midtown community surrounds the Bethune-Cookman University area where a majority of Blacks live. The annual December event saw its third year along with a health fair and senior luncheon. “This is the third year that we have done the parade and the health fair,” Bryant told the Daytona Times. “I was kind of disappointed in the turnout for the parade. A lot of people don’t realize how much work it takes to put a parade together. I make it so (it’s more accessible to everyone). There are no fees for entry.
It’s the only parade that the City of Daytona Beach has and we try to do something for the community and have it in the community. “If we could get more community support, I’m sure the committee wouldn’t mind trying it again. We’ve got bands that go to other cities and their parades but won’t support their own parades, in their own city. It’s rather disappointing but for each one they have a choice.”
Health fair sees success The lack of community interest in the parade led Bryant to say the future of the event hangs in the balance. “I’m really reconsidering if we are going to do the parade again after we discuss it with the (Midtown) committee. It is a whole lot of work. Other activities in the community took them away from the parade.”
The sidewalks along B-CU were empty as the Palm Terrace Elementary School Marching Band strutted down Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard during the Light-Up Midtown parade. DUANE C. FERNANDEZ/ HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY
“The health fair on the other hand was packed,” Bryant continued. “Going into the holiday season we wanted people to have options to get blood pressure checks, diabetes checks. We wanted people to go into the holiday season healthy.” The Florida Department of Health was among the 30 or so agencies on hand at the health fair to provide testing as well as information on eating healthy, STD
prevention and immunizations.
Successful luncheon The Light Up Midtown Senior Oasis luncheon held at the Dickerson Center on Wednesday afternoon wrapped up the Light-Up Midtown festivities. “We fed over 150 people,” Bryant shared. “We were glad they came out. The committee wanted to do something nice for the elderly. They didn’t have to pay anything
for that. I think we achieved what we were trying to do.” Bryant encourages citizens to become a part of the Light Up Midtown Committee in the future. “It is made up of citizens of Daytona Beach. We don’t have any activities going on other than what we provide for the city. We encourage people to come out and support us and be a part of what we are trying to do,” he concluded.
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ic,” she told the Daytona Times. “When I found out about Eric Garner, I felt sick to my stomach and threw up in the bathroom.” She added, “Injustice makes me so angry.’’ Oatis said she hoped the event would bring more awareness to the community on racial disparities and inequality. “Our main goal is to spread information out. A lot of people don’t know what is going on,” added Figueroa.
ited to FCS opponents. In both 2013 and 2014, the Wildcats defeated Florida International University with both triumphs coming on the road. Of Jenkins’ 14 losses as a head coach, four are to BCS schools (Miami 2011, 2012; eventual national champion Florida State University, 2013, eventual American Conference Champion Central Florida, 2014), and three came in the FCS Playoffs.
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Family support “It felt like nobody in my community, nobody around me really cared. There is such segregation that people don’t want to identify with. In Port Orange and Ormond Beach there are mostly White people, where in Daytona there is a melting pot,” Oatis continued. Oatis’ father is Black and her mother is White and Latino. “People don’t want to cross any lines. They feel like, ‘I have it so good, there isn’t anything happening,’ and just in general ‘Why should I protest?’” The teen said she was “really upset that no one cared because it didn’t apply to them. Whether they are an adult or in my generation. I was always taught that when you feel something in your heart, you have to do it.” Oatis said her family had some initial doubts about her organizing and taking part in the die-in, but eventually joined her at the mall. “My family at first had reservations, but they said, ‘Let’s just make sure it’s peaceful. Let’s do it the right way,’ and my family ended up supporting and taking part in the die-in with me.”
Police chief weighs in The protestors, while peaceful, were met with a speed bump when they arrived at the mall. Word had gotten to management about the protest and Police Chief Michael Chitwood was called in before they could start. “He actually came up and talked to us and he told us that he wanted to work with us and that he appreciated that we wanted to do a peaceful protest,” Figueroa, who is also multiracial, told the Times. “I feel like from the impression we got from him as the chief, that we could get our First Amendment rights across.” Chitwood responded, “You have to keep an open mind. We want to be able to facilitate it. The mall is private property. They could have said ‘You aren’t coming in here, if you come in we are going to have you arrested.’ ‘’ He added that he didn’t know if he would
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Protesters participate in a die-in at Volusia Mall to show displeasure in current race and police relations in America. have arrested them. “We were able to go to the mall, meet with mall management and say ‘listen, these are young kids. They are not here to destroy property, they aren’t here to be disruptive,’ and the mall was like, ‘OK, fine.’ ‘’ Wayne Bohl, general manger of the mall, did not return calls for comment from the Times.
Doing his job “I think they were kind of shocked when I got out of my car and introduced myself because there is a lot of police presence because it is the Christmas season. I told them, ‘Tell me what you want to do. We’ll try to come to some type of solution so that you can get your message out while protecting the interests of the mall.’ That’s the cop’s job,” Chitwood explained. “The cop’s job is to protect the rights of the protestors and those that are being protested against. That’s what we are supposed to be doing. Right in the middle, a mutual arbitrator, make sure that everybody could convey their message in a respectful, lawful way.”
‘Democracy in action’ He added, “If they said the word peacefully once, they said it about a hundred times. Those young folk had one person who was acting like a fool and the entire group turned around and said, ‘Listen, you’re not going to help us convey our message like this so you stay outside.’ The guy took his sign and went home.” “I was impressed. How many 17-year-old kids are at home playing video games? They were really in tune to what’s going on around the country. It’s democracy in action.” The group was met with both positive and negative attitudes. “At the same time from actually doing the protest,
which was really positive, we saw some negative reactions as well,” Figueroa shared. “One that upset me the most, while we were doing our 11 minute die-in, someone actually came and walked by and said that ‘these people should just go back to their own country.’ That really upset me.” “We were grateful that the police were there,” Figueroa added.
From B-CU to City Hall Chitwood also noted a protest in front of City Hall two weeks prior by about 25 female Bethune-Cookman University students. “They marched from Cookman to City Hall. They protested in front of City Hall and then went back to campus. It was peaceful.” “The thing we always worry about is there is always the fringe on both sides. There are the fringe on the right that I wouldn’t put past throwing things at the protestors or trying to hurt them and then you have the fringe on the left that want to use the event to break windows and cause vandalism and stuff like that,” Chitwood shared. “There are people who think, ‘Oh, these kids don’t know what they are talking about. I’m going to throw a bucket of paint on them.’ Yeah, and you’re going to get locked up,” he concluded.
The online world While Oatis is making a difference in the real world, she also is collaborating with others around the world online. She and Figueroa have a Twitter and Tumbler page that has been met with lots of positivity. But there have been negative responses. “The protest was talked about on there. It blew up, much bigger than we thought. But there is so much racism on Twitter,
and people excuse it and say, ‘Oh, they are just being kids,’ but it is disgusting,” she related. “I got three or four death threats on Twitter. I’ve been called a nigger. I’ve gotten called the worst things – to just pick up my welfare checks and go. But I can’t even get a welfare check, I’m 17 and I pay taxes “Because of my color, it doesn’t mean I’m not a human being,” she added. “It’s truly sad. That will be our downfall in the end. The selfishness and the apathy. We were raised in a different time. We were raised when things were OK. It’s important that Black people know that other people care.” Readers can keep up with Tatiana and Katarina at FergusonResponse.Tumbler.com or on Twitter @ ThisStopsTodayD.
Jenkins began his career as wide receivers coach at Western Kentucky (1994), before coaching both receivers and running backs for five seasons at Eastern Illinois (1995-1999). After a one-year stint as running backs coach at Bowling Green (2000), Jenkins coached one season
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Family records indicate that more than 40-plus family members have graduated from BethuneCookman University and at least 15 matriculated there as well. Out of the six siblings, five were enrolled in college simultaneously on scholarships and/or work study. “Four siblings attended Bethune-Cookman at the same time. The youngest sibling, upon graduation from high school, joined the others. Four of the six have gone on to earn ad-
as running backs / special teams coach for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe in 2011. Jenkins also worked in the dual role of coaching running backs and special teams at LouisianaLafayette for seven seasons (2002-2008), and had a one-year stint as receivers coach at Rutgers (2009) prior to being named head coach at Bethune-Cookman. Jenkins played college football as both a wide receiver and running back at the University of Cincinnati. He was among the all-time leaders in kickoff return yards for a season (505) and ended his career as the Bearcats’ career leader in kickoff returns (62) and kickoff return yards (1,506). He graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in social work and an associate’s degree in education. Bethune-Cookman Athletic Communications did not return a call for comment by the Daytona Times’ Wednesday night deadline.
vanced degrees – two of whom received doctorate degrees. “We are proud to have established a legacy of love, respect, pride, and dignity for the institution and its founder such that we are committed to instill the significance of supporting and attending this distinguished institution to the future generations,” he continued. He added that the family enjoys entertaining Wildcats during Homecoming, reminiscing previous years, especially the years when Patell was a quarterback. “Enter to learn, depart to serve has left an indelible mark on our lives.’’
Holiday Greetings to all
Campbell High School ‘Centipedes’ Our Annual Christmas Gala will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 8:00 pm – 12 midnight at the Dickerson Community Center, 308 S. Dr. Martin L King Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Admission - $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door; there will door prizes and a chance at 50/50 Giveaway.
For more information contact members of the CHS Homecoming Committee for tickets; Joan tuckerj@cookman.edu; Emma pricemstazp22@aol.com; pgalloway1@cfl.rr.com.; or any other members.
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Local residents add their voices to national protests The Florida Friends for Obama are pulling for an America that works for all and not a nation where police officers can use excessive fear and force to shoot and kill unarmed Black men. “A Call for Peaceful Protest: Black Lives Matter Rally” demonstrated for the tides to turn on excessive force, causing death and the lack of accountability within the police departments in America. On the same day on Saturday, thousands of protesters converged on the U.S. Capitol, listening to relatives of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, among others, who endured the battle of law enforcement against minorities. A forum resounded, keeping the pressure up for changes to the criminal justice system. The Washington protest, led by the Rev. Al Sharpton, called attention to the crisis and allowed Kadiatou Diallo to speak. She is the mother of Amadou Diallo, who was gunned down over 15 years ago by police in the Bronx. Diallo’s mother offered the reality that nothing has changed. Other protesters took to the streets across America, abhorring the grand juries’ decisions not to indict the police officers involved in killing Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY. Police officer Darren Wilson was not charged in the killing of unarmed 18-yearold Michael Brown. The teen was
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stopped for jaywalking. “The Florida Friends for Obama rallied 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Palm Coast, on all four corners of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway,” said protester Herbert Booker. “Many people stood shoulder to shoulder in solidarity against illegal chokeholds that rob innocent Blacks of their lives.” Arresting officer Daniel Pantaleo Loyce Nottage grabbed GarAllen ner in a chokehold, and the victim died on the way to the hospital. Garner was arrested for allegedly selling illegal cigarettes.
‘Our brother’s keeper’ Loyce Nottage Allen is founder of the Florida Friends for Obama, helping to elect the president for two terms in office. They have shown continuous support and determination to make their voices heard in cleaning house in the past midterm election.
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Twenty-six brothers who endured the battle of law enforcement against minorities were memorialized on posts in the ground. “It was sort of sad, a very peaceful day, but we indeed felt the presence of those 26 brothers whose lives were lost unjustly!” said Allen. We had their names on posts in the ground. It sort of appeared as grave markers. This made it very surreal. “We must each be willing to stand up and speak out for justice and equality. ...It is up to us, as a people, to carry their legacies forward, by making a difference,” Allen affirmed. “We must not be silent. We must come out of our comfort zone and be willing to sacrifice a little of ourselves. We are indeed our brother’s keeper!”
Participants wanted for Kwanzaa event Vikki Taylor, Kwanzaa chairman at the African American Cultural Society, writes that the society will honor Day 2 of the seven days of Kwanzaa, which is: Kujichagulia: Self-determination. “To our dismay, recent events have led us to become more and more aware of law enforcement’s misconduct and violence against young people from so-called minority communities,” said Taylor. Moreover, Taylor details the assault on public education, withdrawal of program funding, rising costs in higher education, and the push of young people into the path of incarceration. And,
Fire prevention tips from Palm Coast Fire Department The Palm Coast Fire Department is offering fire prevention tips to keep wreaths green at all of the city’s fire stations. Project Green Wreath is a fire prevention program that runs through December. Large wreaths have been hung at all five stations, with green light bulbs in each. Firefighters will replace one green light with a red light for each structure fire during the month. “Project Green Wreath is a visual reminder of the importance of implementing and following fire safety practices during the holi-
day season,” said Palm Coast Fire Chief Mike Beadle. “We hope everyone will do their part to keep the wreaths green.’’
Home safety tips • Never leave food that is cooking unattended. • Select only the freshest natural trees and remember to keep your tree watered away from heat sources (including televisions and radios). • Use only those artificial trees with safety tags. • Ensure that trees and other dec-
orations don’t block exits. • Check all light strings for damage. Throw away light strings if they have frayed cords or sockets and replace with UL-approved devices. • Never use “indoor” lights outside. • Don’t put cords under carpets or throw rugs. • Be careful not to overload circuits or extension cords; check instructions on light strings to determine the maximum number you may place in one outlet. • Before bed or leaving the house, turn off all holiday lights and extin-
Celebrations Birthday wishes to: Loida Dehaney, Dec. 18; Berthrum Hinds and Angela Williams, Dec. 21. Happy anniversary to Berthrum and Shirley Hinds, Dec. 19; Clifton and the Rev. Cheryl Daniels, Dec. 20; and Floyd and Audrey Thorpe, Dec. 21.
guish all candles. • Keep candles a safe distance from children and decorations, especially trees; never leave a candle unattended or burning through the night. • Be sure to keep space heaters at least three feet from surrounding items. • Unplug heater when not in use. • Christmas wrapping and tree branches should not be burned in the fireplace; their intense and rapid burning can cause chimney fires and flames to extend out of the firebox into your home. Questions? Contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-9862300.
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she wonders, where is the family? And if it takes a village to raise a child, where is the village in all of this? Taylor invites you to participate as a panel member in the discussion: “The Importance/ Impact of Family.” You’ll share your thoughts during the discussion at Kwanzaa. The free festivity of food and entertainment, along with vendors, is partially funded through a grant from the City of Palm Coast. That’s Dec. 27, 1 to 4 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast. Should you decide to join in the discussion, please RSVP to vikiworks@aol.com. Your response can also be directed to the African American Cultural Society at 386-447-7030. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.
CORRECTION Last week’s Palm Coast column stated that Eve Wright Taylor is vice president and associate general counsel for the Miami Heat and American Airlines. She is actually the former vice president and associate general counsel for the Miami Heat and the AmericanAirlines Arena. Please forgive the error.
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Let’s have a real conversation about race Thousands recently took to the streets in protest and outrage following a Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to indict a White police officer for fatally shooting an unarmed Black teenager, we are faced with the reality that a New York grand jury – tasked with determining whether to hold a White police officer accountable for placing an illegal chokehold on an unarmed Black man – reached the same decision: no indictment. We are faced with the reality of a recent study of federally collected data that found that our young Black males are at 21 times greater risk of being shot dead by police than their White counterparts.
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It’s important to note that this fear is highly racial in nature. Numerous studies have shown how racial bias – both implicit and explicit – can have deep and lasting effects on Black individuals, especially within the spheres of law enforcement and criminal justice. One study by my friend Jennifer Eberhardt, who was just awarded a Macarthur ‘genius’ grant to continue her groundbreaking work, found that Black defendants who Criminalization have what are considered stereoof poverty typically “Black features” serve up We are faced with our system’s to eight months longer and receive criminalization of poverty, anemic more death sentences than their political participation, geographi- White counterparts. cally segregated neighborhoods, unprecedented levels of economic Divisions cause reversion and wealth inequality, and a heavAs a recent book by Doug Mcily militarized police force entrusted with public safety over commu- Adam and Karina Kloos cohesivenities who are met with not only ly examines, our “deeply divided” brutality, but with a justice system country is facing political and ecothat is indifferent, neglectful and nomic divisions that threaten to even hostile in bringing justice for reverse any advancements made during the civil rights struggles of abuses suffered. While these realities have forced the 1960s. More than 50 years after the much of this country into a conversation about race, is the con- Kerner Commission issued its report, a serious, bi-partisan effort versation sufficient? If we having a real conversation that examined the underlying isthen we must have one that ex- sues that gave birth to the moveamines the deep racial anxiety in ment and unrest of that era, we are this country, an anxiety not only still living in a deeply unequal sostoked by strategic political ma- ciety. No leader today has suggestnipulation, but by fear of rapid- ed anything as comprehensive as ly changing demographics, and a the Kerner Commission and in today’s polarized political environrapidly changing world.
ment, it is extremely unlikely that there will be a politically-led constructive look at the current state of our society.
A broken system Brown and Garner are but two names in a long list of Black men and women who have perished at the hands of police. These are not personal issues or isolated incidents: they are tragic reflections of a deeply broken system. And this long list of people not just failed by individual police officers, their situations are emblematic of a systemic failure at all levels. But, as some have suggested, is the system actually broken? Or, is it working just as it is designed? Whether intentional or not, as currently structured our systems are dehumanizing and containing the racial “other.” We must demand that communities have a voice in their own safety and protection. All communities care about safety, including Black and Brown ones What we are witnessing today calls for more than a conversation. It demands a deep transformational movement. Change will happen. We can build and support this movement in one direction over another. Let’s move beyond a conversation into real action.
John A. Powell is director of the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society and professor of law, African American, and Ethnic Studies at University of California- Berkeley. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes.com.
Don’t let tempting predatory loans spoil holidays From Christmas carols to decorations that celebrate the season, the holidays mark the time of year when families and loved ones anticipate joyous celebrations and gift-giving. It’s a season when excesses can easily go beyond overeating to over-spending, bringing debts that can last well into the New Year. The holidays are also a time when predatory lenders actively use tempting advertisements of extra cash to seek potential victims. If your holiday list calls for more money than available, don’t make the mistake of falling into the trap that may take most of next year to escape.
Don’t take the bait Car title lenders can put not only your household budget at risk, but your car as well. With promises such as a 50 percent interest off of the first month, or $25 cash payment for referring new customers, these financial predators will take a title to a borrower’s vehicle in exchange for several hundred or
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even a few thousand dollars. Like payday loans, these enticements are designed to trap consumers into predatory loans that are certified debt traps that few consumers can fully repay in just a single payment. The typical car title loan carries a 300 percent annual percentage rate. While borrowers are only loaned a fraction of their vehicle’s value, if vehicles are repossessed, car-title lenders have the right to sell the vehicle at fair market prices, pocketing the profit from its sale – despite borrowers still being stuck with paying debt. According to research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), each year one particular predatory loan product drains $4.3 billion in fees on loans valued at $1.9 billion. Nationwide, car ti-
tle lenders operate in 21 states through more than 8,100 retail outlets. States with annual loan volumes surpassing $100 million per year include: Alabama, Arizona, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Refinancing predatory loans The road of predatory car title loans leads most often to one of two dead-ends: refinancing the loans in exchange for paying another hefty fee or losing the car to repossession. When financial challenges already haunt most low-to-moderate-income consumers, those considering these loans should ask themselves: “Is this the way I want to begin my New Year?” This year, keep your holiday safe from predatory lending. There’s nothing ‘merry’ about debt traps.
Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. Write your own response www. daytonatimes.com.
Demanding our role in the tourism Industry Tourism is a very important part to any nation’s economy. A nation that does not have a tourism structure is one that is destined to extreme poverty. Cities within the United States realize this and every one of them has a Convention and Tourism Bureau. Likewise they have a Chamber of Commerce that works hand in hand with the other to promote their urban area and bring in that precious outside money. They are basically funded, in terms of tourism, by two sources. One source is the Tourism Tax which is applied to hotel rooms and restaurant sales. This tax revenue is handed over to the tourism bureaus to provide them resources to promote and advertise the advantages of spending your vacation, family reunion, conference, etc. at their venue. If the tourism promoters were not to receive this revenue their mission would become a failure. If that happens the venue would start to have a downward trend in tourist revenue and a financial crisis would commence.
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billions of dollars each year to cities, counties and states. Any city over 30 thousand in population receives this money directly. All others receive them from the applicable county or state. These funds are called Community Development Block Grants. They are to be used at the discretion of the mayor, governor, county executive, etc. A sizeable portion is used in the same manner as the funds derived from the tourism tax structure. Are Black communities and entities getting their fair share of this funding? Absolutely not and most don’t understand the process and, thus, are ineffective in going after the CDBG and Tourism Tax revenue. The ignorance is to our detriment. Predominantly Black cities and communities continually wonder how majority populated Billions of dollars There is another source of reve- continue to grow as they continue nue to inject into the tourism mar- to shrink. keting effort. That is from US Department of Housing and Urban NBCC steps up The National Black Chamber of Development (HUD). HUD sends
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Commerce is quite active in educating communities through our chapters about the immense marketing funding that is slipping right through their hands. One of our chapters, Hobbs, New Mexico, decided to get aggressive about the tourism tax. The president did her researched and formally applied for funding. The whole state went into shock. But in the end the Governor and holders of the funding agreed to her demands. Many people couldn’t figure it out but it is so simple – put money in; receive the funds going out. Blacks spend a large portion of funds devoted to vacations, entertainment, etc. We should at least receive an equivalent share of the returning dollars that are devoted to promoting tourism activity. Who is to police this? The local Black chamber of commerce would be a good place. For those cities without a Black chamber of commerce, you may be lost. However, just because you have a Black chamber of commerce does not mean it is effective in securing the Black business community’s share. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes.com.
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Our 10-point plan for police accountability “…a country’s conscience sometimes has to be triggered by some inconvenience, because I think a lot of people who saw the Eric Garner video are troubled, even if they haven’t had that same experience themselves, even if they’re not African-American or Latino.” – President Barack Obama in an interview with BET Networks The phenomenon we have seen in America since the announcement of the non-indictments of officers in the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner is new to a generation, but not to the nation. Young people have always helped to fuel historic social change. We must not forget – 50 years ago, it was young people on that bridge in Selma, Ala. young people sitting-in in Greensboro, N.C.; young people riding Freedom buses all over this nation, challenging conventional laws and the status quo; and young people like Schwerner, Goodman and Chaney losing their lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi. A multicultural band of young people, united with historic civil rights organizations, legislators, clergy, and everyday Americans who decided that it was time for our country to do better and be better, have been the impetus for so many of the changes we’ve witnessed as a nation through the decades.
‘Now is our time’ Millions of Americans have now taken to the streets and to social media not because the problems that have caused the outrage just began yesterday, but because sometimes difficult circumstances present a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to bring about historic change. Now is that time. Now is our time. This conversation and the subsequent action that will result from it will continue because we remain committed to the idea that these cases – Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, Tamir Rice, John Crawford, Marlene Pinnock and others – do not end where they are. In addition to the opportunity for the Justice Department to conduct independent investigations, we each have an opportunity to participate in our great democracy by helping to ensure that the Amer-
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Here is the plan For our part, the National Urban League has developed the following 10-Point Justice Plan for Police Reform and Accountability. We believe that these action steps will be a major step forward in helping to repair police-community relations in cities across America, in significantly reducing inappropriate use of excessive force by law enforcement, particularly against unarmed citizens and in holding police accountable for misconduct: • Widespread use of body cameras and dashboard cameras • Broken windows reform and implementation of 21st century community policing model • Review and revision of police use of deadly force policies • Comprehensive retraining of all police officers • Comprehensive review and strengthening of police hiring standards • Appointment of special prosecutors to investigate police misconduct • Mandatory, uniform FBI reporting and audit of lethal force incidents involving all law enforcement • Creation and audit of national database of citizen complaints against police • Revision of national police accreditation system for mandatory use by law enforcement to be eligible for federal funds • National comprehensive anti-racial profiling law We know the problems before us – let’s work towards solutions.
Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes. com.
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in spite of long hours, unfair pay and undeserved insults, you forgave anyway, embracing the dream that Dr. (Martin Luther) King foreshadowed.”
Heads held high These were dyed-in-the wool teachers, whose entire lives up to that point had been mostly segregated, the majority, educated at historically Black colleges and universities, many at BethuneCookman when it was still a college. They not only taught reading, writing and arithmetic, but consistently encouraged and inspired their students to hold their heads high, keep their backs straight, make eye contact when they spoke, banish their fears of public speaking, manage a home, make a living, raise a family — and even when to applaud when attending a symphony. Weaving humor and coming-of-age stories during a time when everyone knew everyone and “no matter where you were, you wanted to be sure there was a good report,” Crescent City native Harry Burney, acclaimed singeractor, remarked. Burney served as master of ceremonies, sharing that Volusia County Council had designated Dec. 12, 2014 as Black Teachers of Volusia County Day. Burney recounted how his father, Harry Burney, Sr. had ceded his presidency during his tenure of the Florida State Teachers Association, the Black membership organization for teachers statewide, in order to merge with the Florida Education Association.
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The name of Loretta Osgood Wright, a former Bonner Elementary School librarian and interim principal, was invoked, as the night’s program was dedicated in her honor. Mrs. Wright died this year. According to Wright’s daughter, Janice Wright-Walton, it was her mother’s dream to convene a formal event that brought together a larger group of Black teachers who taught in Volusia County after having sponsored a successful “Bonner Day” in 2012. The elder Wright was remembered for her vision, creativity and caring spirit and ensuring that her students read at least 20 books each year in order to be honored at the end-of-the-year school program. Added Wright-Walton, “We could read, write, comprehend, spell well and we knew how to handle mean tongues and actions because our parents and you taught us well. We also knew our social graces, pledged allegiance to the flag and God was never left out.’’
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Mrs. Hyde attend at 91 Librarian (Mrs.) Larry Hyde, at age 91, was recognized as the eldest of the living pioneers in attendance. Margaret Dawson Wallace was the honoree who had traveled the farthest distance – from Pelham, Ga. – to attend. “We were prepared because you cared. You made certain that we would learn,” said Betsey Hardeman, president of the board. The teachers’ dutiful resourcefulness, their conscientious care for students that extended beyond the classroom and role model-behavior that imbued the self-contained, segregated communities in which they all lived, was echoed throughout the evening.
‘Seasoned citizen’ Jack Watson, now a “seasoned citizen” himself, shared the indelible memory of Bonner Elementary School Principal LeRosa Smith writing him a check as a Christmas present when he was in sixth grade. Smith’s former secretary, Willie Mae Church, remembered her for providing a scholarship that allowed her to return to school and earn a lifechanging degree. “It doesn’t have to be everlasting to be eternal,” said Burney, quoting former B-CU President Richard V. Moore, on the many ways the trailblazing teachers taught and touched, palpably embodying Dr. (Mary McLeod) Bethune’s head, heart and hand legacy. “All that love and brain power in one room at the same time,” reflected Julius Sessoms, who, between the years 1959 -1971 was a student at Bonner, Campbell Jr. High, Campbell Sr. High and Mainland Sr. High Schools. Sessoms benefited from many of the honorees’ tutelage, including his father, Julius Sessoms II, a beloved teacher, coach and mentor.
1. Emcee Harry Burney is flanked by some of the Unsung Heroes. 2. A portrait of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is in the background as Harry Burney talks about pioneer educators. 3. Honorees and guests each left with a sweet momento from the program. 4. Thirty-eight of the 74 “Guiding Lights’’ attended the Dec. 12 event.
3. Tribute to deceased pioneers “Our teachers told us if you could read an old book, you can read a new one, “ said Dr. Evelyn Bethune, managing director of the Mary McLeod Bethune Educational Legacy Foundation, Inc., granddaughter of B-CU’s founder and member of the BethuneCookman University Women’s Advisory Board. “We worked together and you made it work with what you had — hand-me-down furniture, equipment and books. We have paid your teachings forward. We have been successful because of you.” The event follows tributes held for teachers who taught during segregation at Turie T. Small and Campbell Elementary schools. A memorial tribute concluded the evening, with reflections in a souvenir program. The names of nearly 150 deceased pioneers are included. Finally, each guest upon leaving was given a mini sweet-potato pie, baked by Desserts & More by Harriet Nelson, in homage to BCU’s founder who sold sweet potato pies to keep the doors of her
then all-girls school open.
Unsung heroes The Unsung Heroes honored were Gloria Barnes, Beadie Baisden, Betty Bates, Oretha Bell, Elliot Michael Bennett, Lillie Awilla Black, Willie Frank Bolden, Frank Boston, Eddie Ruth Browning, Lawrence Broxton, Mildred Broxton, Lee Bryant, Ethelreda Burton, Vivian Charles, Julia T. Cherry, Willie Mae Church, Ollye Collins, Samuel “Rip” Collins, Jr., Alice Cook, Tom Cruise, Sally Shelton Culver, Willie Mae Culver, John Cummins, Garlon Davis, Miriam Davis, Rudean Davis, Mary Fears, Edna Fields, Walter Fields, Willie Fields, Lilla Fleming, Romanger Fredricks, Vivian Golden, Fannie Guyton, Norma Hankerson, Edward “Creamy” Hayes, Joretha Hayes, Patricia Hamilton Heard, Larry Hyde, Bernard Irving, Jacqueline Brown Ivey, Geneva Jackson, Montez James, Robert Johnson, Inez Kennick, Elsa Keyes, Charles Long, Geneva Loper, Arthur Lovett, Harold Lucas, Benjamin Martin, Margaret McClairen, Ruth Meeks, Jeanette Merritt, George Mims,
5. Dancer Carla Lester performs. Dorothy Moore, Richard Moore, Shirley Moore, Lindsey Morris, Minnie Barker Moten, Brunette Paul (Jones), Tyrone Presley, Free Love Pride, Marian Rivers, Harry Robinson, Delores Robinson Oliver, Nettie Ryan, Viola Sampson, Donald Scarlett, Ernest Sheffield, David Staples, Billye Staples, John Stevens, Lawrence Temple, Willie Mae Thames, Margaret Dawson Wallace, Elisa Washington, Mildred Washington Albert Williams, Daisy Hamilton Williams, Dorothy Flynt Williams, Naomi Williams and Madeline Young. Members of the BethuneCookman University Women’s Advisory Board are Vera Barragan, Dr. Evelyn Bethune, Terrie Bethune, Logean Billups, Rhenda Brodnax, Coretta King Butler, Julia T. Cherry, Jouella Peniston Cochran, Katie Curtis, Lucy Desmore, Lerosa Dixon, Edna Fields, Delores Gibson, Carol Gorham, Betsey Hardeman, Patricia Hamilton Heard, Marva Hopkins, Edison O. Jackson, Florence Jackson, Azalean Jenkins, Glynnis Johnson, Trudie Mae Johnson, Senorita Locklear, Clemmie Minter, Juanita Minton, Melinda Morais, Harriet Colston Nelson, Merce-
da Micholson, Frances Patterson, Betty Prince Williams, Jimie Rhinehart, Marian Rivers, Elaine Smith, Mary Alice Smith, Margaret Symonette and Madeline Young. Members Emeriti are Agnes Fair, Bettye Hardeman, Cleo Higgins, Freddye Moore, Delores Philips and Ava Williams. The Bethune-Cookman University Women’s Advisory Board is a charitable, not for profit organization whose nature and purpose is to provide scholarships and financial aid to B-CU students and to lend support to activities sponsored by the University. The board has a history of providing support to Bethune-Cookman. From its early days as the school’s superintending board, a name accurately representing its hands-on work, it later became known as the Ladies Advisory Board and then the Women’s Advisory Board. For more information on the board, call 386-767-6487. To make a tax-deductible contribution to the B-CU WAB endowed scholarship fund, mail to P.O. Box 11723, Daytona Beach, FL 321201723.
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B-CU starts track and field season Jan. 9 SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After some schedule adjustments to maximize opportunities for the defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men’s champion Wildcats, Bethune-Cookman Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Donald Cooper announced the 2014-15 indoor and outdoor schedules last week. “First of all, we definitely wanted a competitive schedule for our elite-level athletes,” Cooper said. “Understanding that our goal is to win another MEAC Championship, our schedule was put together our athletes that are conference competitors to have the opportunities that they need to develop.”
Kick off in North Carolina The indoor season will open on Friday, Jan. 9 with back-toback meets in Chapel Hill, N.C. at the Gene Anderson and Joe Hilton Invitational meets, kicking off a seven-meet regular season indoor schedule before heading to the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. for the MEAC Indoor Championships.
A year ago, the Wildcats men’s team finished as MEAC indoor runner-up and the women were fifth. The outdoor season opens on Sunday, March 1 at the Savannah Sate Relays, setting up a ninemeet regular season outdoor schedule before the MEAC Outdoor Championships at Irwin Belk Track in Greensboro, N.C. T
First for university The Wildcats earned the MEAC men’s championship last season, the first in school history, while the women were fifth. “It may look like a lot of meets, but our elite-level athletes will be our only competitors at some while our other athletes will be running at other events. Our goal once we get to conference is to be prepared to win,” the coach added. Four meets across the two seasons will be attended specifically by the Wildcats’ elite Regional and National-level athletes, including the New Balance Collegiate Invitational (Jan. 30-31), Florida Relays (April 3-4), Miami Alumni Invitational (April 11) and Penn Relays (April 23-25).
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Coach Donald Cooper and the Wildcats are looking to defend their MEAC track and field title in 2014-15. of that brotherhood.” Bryant had 26 points to give him 32,310 overall, a hefty total despite plenty of people who would side with Jordan over one simple question: “Who’s better?” Bryant has won only two scoring titles, unlike the 10 earned by Jordan. He needed 197 more games than Jordan to hit Sunday’s mark.
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Kobe Bryant is congratulated by teammates after his second quarter free throw moved him past Michael Jordan on the all-time scorers list on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Bryant passes Jordan as NBA’s third leading scorer BY MIKE BRESNAHAN LOS ANGELES TIMES (TNS)
MINNEAPOLIS — For all the hardware he’d accumulated in his life — championship rings, MVP trophies, All-Star awards — one peculiar item heralded the imminent appearance of the NBA’s third-leading scorer at a postgame news conference. A green plastic bucket filled with ice. It was carried into a warm, tightly packed room and placed below the table where Kobe Bryant would sit, as important as any other symbol that this wasn’t the
type of milestone that came easily. After weeks of speculation, analysis and, of course, argument, Bryant passed Michael Jordan with a pair of free throws in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 100-94 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It wasn’t as climactic as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s sky hook to make him the league’s all-time scoring leader. It wasn’t as uncontroversial as Karl Malone’s steady stroll to second on the list, one pick-and-roll at a time.
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Friends of Ray and Janay Rice threw them a surprise party Monday night to celebrate being in Baltimore for seven years. He may not be on the city’s NFL team anymore, but it didn’t stop the drinks from flowing. TMZ reported: “Janay posted a few pics from the party at their home — looks like they played Cards Against Humanity and drank beers and a handle of Fireball. “We don’t know what Ray was drinking, but as we first reported — he blamed the entire elevator incident on hard alcohol and told friends he was swearing off the stuff completely. “Janay captioned her pics with: “our Bmore family is seriously the best!!! We thought we were having a normal Monday night then the doorbell rang…little did we know there they were with drinks, food, games, and the most of all love & support!”
It wasn’t even guaranteed to be the biggest Bryant news event of the past week, his “soft like Charmin” rant at practice taking plenty of spins in the national sports cycle a few days earlier.
32,310 points But it finally happened, 1,269 regular-season games into a career that began with a trade, Charlotte to Los Angeles, and filled with individual visions of topping Jordan in championships and accolades. “He knows how much I’ve learned from him, from the other legends, and him in particular,” Bryant said after dunking his feet into his postgame ice bath. “That’s the most important thing to me, I think, is playing for the respect of the greats and feeling like I’m a part of that culture, part
The counterargument, of course, is that Jordan had to carry the Chicago Bulls on his own for several years until Scottie Pippen came of age. Bryant, on the other hand, was surrounded by talent from the start, be it the brute force of Shaquille O’Neal, the timely shooting of Robert Horry or the veteran punch of Brian Shaw and Rick Fox. Not that Jordan seemed to care either way, complimenting Bryant soon after being passed by him. “He’s obviously a great player, with a strong work ethic, and has an equally strong passion for the game of basketball,” Jordan said in a statement released through the team he owns, the Charlotte Hornets. “I’ve enjoyed watching his game evolve over the years, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.” Bryant almost topped Jordan after finding a familiar spot on the court and launching a turnaround from the right baseline. It rimmed out. On the Lakers’ next possession, he was fouled by Zach LaVine on a drive down the right baseline. He made both free throws after a timeout with 5:24 left until halftime.
Classy Timberwolves move There were hugs from teammates near center court and a standing ovation from fans at Target Center. Then the Timberwolves did something classy, stopping the game and allowing team owner Glen Taylor to present Bryant with the basketball.
Bryant briefly headed to the sideline and hugged coach Byron Scott. He also shared a long embrace with Lakers trainer Gary Vitti. The event was almost as strange as it was satisfying for Bryant. “I’m so used to being the villain all the time on the road,” he said. “It took a minute to kind of adjust. When you’re not expecting a hug and you get a hug, you’re like, ‘Man, this actually feels pretty damn good.’ ”
The dark side In an ever-insightful mood, Bryant spoke of his career-long villainous nature. “When it comes to basketball, man, that’s just what I am naturally,” he said. “I think competitive nature is something that frightens a lot of people when you peel back truly what’s inside of a person to compete and be at that high level. It scares a lot of people that are comfortable just being average. “If you look at Michael’s retirement speech, people really got a chance to see how he ticks and it scared a lot of people. But that’s just the reality of it. You can’t get to a supreme level without channeling the dark side a little.” Obscured by Bryant’s milestone was a three-game winning streak by the Lakers (8-16) and another solid effort by Carlos Boozer off the bench (22 points, 13 rebounds). Shabazz Muhammad had 28 points for Minnesota (5-18), but the home team’s best highlight was the young Timberwolves fan holding up a 12-pack of Charmin under the basket while Bryant shot free throws in the third quarter. Bryant, 36, has a lot of work to do to catch Malone (36,928 career points), let alone Abdul-Jabbar (38,387). “When moments like this come around, you’re really overjoyed by it,” he said. “At the same time, the end is pretty near.”
Mariota makes history as first Oregon player to win Heisman BY CHRIS DUFRESNE LOS ANGELES TIMES (TNS)
Marcus Mariota lights up a field more than he does a room. The soft-spoken Oregon quarterback is humble, respectful and next to unquotable after games. Maybe, though, given the winners of the last few years, boring is just what the Heisman Trophy ceremony needed. It was a foregone conclusion Mariota would win the 80th Heisman on Saturday night in New York. The fourth-year junior claimed an overwhelming victory over Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper. “I am humbled to be standing here today,” an emotional Mariota said in his acceptance speech. “This award
goes to my teammates.” Mariota finished with 2,534 points, more than twice as many as runner-up Gordon, who had 1,250. Cooper finished with third with 1,023 points. Mariota received 90.6 percent of the total possible votes, the second highest in the modern era behind 2006 winner Troy Smith, who had 91.6 percent. Mariota became the first Oregon player to win the Heisman and only the second player from the Pacific Northwest, joining 1962 winner Terry Baker of Oregon State. Mariota is the first non-USC, West Coast winner since Stanford’s Jim Plunkett in 1970.
Completed 63.3 percent of passes Cooper and Gordon have had outstanding seasons. Cooper had 115 regular-sea-
son catches for 14 touchdowns in helping Alabama to the SEC title and the fourteam College Football Playoff. Gordon rushed for 2,336 yards and 26 touchdowns, highlighted by a 408-yard performance against Nebraska. Mariota, though, had a statistical season for the ages. Introverted by nature, he let his numbers do the talking. Mariota completed 68.3 percent of his passes and accounted for 53 total touchdowns — 38 passing, 14 rushing and one receiving. His passing efficiency rating of 186.3 led the nation. Mariota led Oregon to the Pac-12 title and a trip to the first four-team playoff. His Ducks will play Florida State in a national semifinal game in the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl.
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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against Arizona in the first quarter of the Pac-12 championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Dec. 5.
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